5 Questions for CFU Executive Members
We spoke with CFU Executive members about their work lives, their struggles as freelancers, and why they became union members and compiled their responses*. Read on to learn more about…
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$15 & Fairness
https://www.15andfairness.org/toronto_outreach_blitz_05_05_2018
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Freelancers – know your rights!
On March 2, the CFU presented a workshop called: Know Your Rights to student journalists at Concordia University’s newspaper The Link. You can find the presentation here.
Read More“Bill 148 – has officially finished the amendment process”
“BREAKING: New labour law is coming!” “Bill 148 – has officially finished the amendment process and will now be going for 3rd reading. We expect the final vote to take…
Read MoreOntario is complicit in precarious employment
https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2017/09/27/ontario-is-complicit-in-precarious-employment-cohn.html
Read MoreMERCIER SEMINAR SERIES: Sources of Innovation for Entrepreneurs:
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Announcing the First Pottersfield Prize for Creative Nonfiction
Pottersfield Press has published such distinguished nonfiction authors as Harold Horwood, Thomas Raddall, Joan Baxter, Neil Peart, Jon Tattrie, Steven Laffoley, Lindsay Ruck, Jim Lotz, Claire Mowat, Harry Thurston and…
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Dave Gerber
Call for Submissions for the 2017 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Book and Magazine Awards for Social Justice Writing The Dave Greber Freelance Writers Book and Magazine Awards for Social Justice…
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Canadian Freelance Union Condemns the Charges Against Journalist Justin Brake in Newfoundland and Labrador
Journalist Justin Brake is facing up to 10 years in prison for covering the indigenous protests against the construction of the Muskrat Falls hydro plant in Newfoundland and Labrador. Justin…
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CUPW – Child Care Fund
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has partnered with the Childcare Resource and Research Unit (CRRU) to find ways to improve support for member-families with child care responsibilities and…
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